Wordle Answer for May 8, 2025
On May 8, 2025, the daily Wordle puzzle resolved to BALMY. Here's the full breakdown — hints for each turn count, the definition, and the supporting clues we generated when this puzzle was live.
The answer
BALMY
What balmy means
Pleasantly warm and mild, especially referring to weather that feels comfortable and soothing.
Where the word comes from
From Old English "balm," which came from Latin "balsamum," ultimately derived from a Semitic source related to Hebrew "basam" (balsam plant). The adjective "balmy" originally meant "containing or resembling balm," a fragrant resin. By the 1600s, it extended to describe mild, soothing weather, and later British slang adopted it to mean "crazy" or "foolish."
Hints for May 8, 2025
Each row is the starting word our algorithm picks for that turn count, with the tiles Wordle would have shown in response.
Synonyms of balmy
- mild
- loony
- insane
- wacky
- dotty
- kooky
- barmy
- cracked
Used in a sentence
The _____ breeze felt wonderful on my skin as I walked along the beach at sunset.
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